6th Generation | Hosted in Agios Lavrentios (Pelion), near Volos, Greece   “Whirling is a journey where awareness expands. When the body, mind, and soul align, movement becomes meditation, and meditation transforms into evolution.”   With great excitement, we open the 6th year of DIPTEP — welcoming the 6th generation of the Teacher Education Program. In 2026, the Core Data (Year‑1) journey moves to Greece: to Agios Lavrentios, the mountain village near Volos where our retreats and masterclasses have been ripening in recent years, in the spirit of our encounters around Music Village and the wider Pelion landscape. Here, between gravity and altitude, tradition and research, we continue to refine whirling as a precise art of navigation — scientific in its mechanics, philosophical in its questions, and metaphysical in its depth.   In today’s fast-moving world, DIPTEP is designed to give a clear and structured understanding of whirling, covering both its physical mechanics and deeper experiential aspects. It goes beyond just movement, exploring how whirling can be an accessible and sustainable practice for both personal and professional development. To support this, DIPTEP introduces a unique terminology to explain key concepts and uses free-form whirling as a practical tool to build skill, confidence, and awareness.   Dervish in Progress (DIP): A Contemporary Approach to Whirling & Life   DIP is a multi-layered discipline—a contemporary approach to whirling, rooted in the ancient Sufi tradition. It fosters exploration, transformation, and self-mastery across physical, intellectual, and emotional dimensions, enriching personal, relational, professional, and social aspects of life. Accessible to all, DIP has evolved from 30 years of artistic and explorational research in over 50 countries, continuously shaped by scientific and philosophical inquiry. Through performances, workshops, presentations, and retreats, this vision has inspired and engaged tens of thousands of individuals worldwide. Click for YouTube Channel   At its core, DIP is based on the principle that each individual is an artist, actively shaping their own life into a meaningful and evolving creation. With this perspective, we continually seek effective tools for self-development and refinement. In DIPTEP, whirling is taught as an contemporary instrument for transformation. This program, grounded in practice-based learning, trust & transparency, and mindful exploration, encourages participants to engage critically and apply knowledge with clarity and purpose.   Core Data: The Foundation of DIPTEP   The Core Data phase forms the first year of the two-year DIPTEP journey. It is focusing on theory, technique, and embodied experience. Key areas of exploration include: Fundamental Laws of Whirling Physics: Understanding the multi-directional forces at play in whirling, including balance, gravity, momentum, and energy distribution. The DIP Equation: A structured methodology encompassing Data Collection (perceptual awareness), Application (functional movement), and Mastery (sustained whirling competency). Navigation In Whirling: Developing kinesthetic intelligence through the navigation of body, emotions, and cognitive processes in motion. Anatomy & Body Analysis: Cultivating physical efficiency, alignment, and sustainability in movement through anatomical awareness and biomechanical optimization. The DIP Whirling Session: A structured framework including preparation, takeoff, free whirling flow, controlled landing, and reintegration in stillness. Interdisciplinary Insights: Exploring whirling through historical, scientific, philosophical, psychological and artistic perspectives, expanding its relevance across multiple disciplines.   Structured in 3 progressive modules: 1st Module: 21–27 September 2026, Agios Lavrentios / Greece 2nd Module: Online (dates to be announced) 3rd Module: 8–15 June 2027, Agios Lavrentios / Greece   First Module   This first module is designed to give participants a clear and practical understanding of how whirling works, why it is possible, and what is the real reason of practicing it. It explores not only the mechanics of turning but also how it can be approached as an accessible and sustainable practice. It is an intensive in-person training, offering a structured combination of physical exploration, theoretical insight, and reflective engagement. In this first module, participants follow a carefully designed 7 DIP Days that ensures both conceptual understanding and hands-on experience.   Daily Structure & Learning Phases   Each DIP Day is a full training unit, consisting of 3 hours of whirling practice alongside preparatory, theoretical, and reflective elements. This structured progression allows for a gradual yet deepening engagement with the practice. DIPasana: The days begin with a mindful walk, encouraging spatial awareness, breathing, and grounding. DIPup: A structured warm-up and activation phase, integrating body check-ins, stretching, breathwork, and strength-building exercises to enhance flexibility and readiness. Theory & Practice: To explore key DIP concepts, blending knowledge with direct application: Mastering the mechanics of whirling – refining balance, velocity control, and proprioception. Exploring the skirts – understanding flow dynamics, energy distribution, and fabric interaction. Whirling in pairs and groups – developing coordination, rhythm, and spatial and relational awareness within collective movement. DIP Sessions: A structured whirling segment, extending focus, endurance, and meditative immersion in motion. DIPback: The days conclude with a feedback sessions, creating space for debriefing, discussion, and personal insights.   In this 7 DIP Days (21 whirling hours) first module, we will lay the foundation for mastering whirling by developing essential movement techniques, refining self-guidance, deepening body awareness, and integrating a strong theoretical framework—ensuring a comprehensive and transformative learning experience.   Second Module   This phase focuses on Interdisciplinary Insights, covering historical, scientific, philosophical, and artistic perspectives on whirling. It involves theoretical deepening, guided self-practice, and analytical discussion, allowing participants to expand their understanding beyond physical movement. It will run in October/November with 4 weekly Zoom meetings. Each session includes 3 hours of spinning homework, totaling 4 DIP Days (12 whirling hours).   Third Module   Aims to reinforce and consolidate all learned DIP theory and practice, leading to a final immersive experience that integrates movement, comprehension, and transformation. This module concludes the first year (CORE DATA) with a self-evaluation exam, titled “Self-Assessment Examination.” It will span 7 DIP Days (21 whirling hours).   Graduation: Obtaining Core Data Certification To obtain the DIPTEP Core Data Certification (Year-1), participants must: Complete all 3 modules Complete 30 DIP Days (90 whirling hours) Pass the final “Self-Assessment Examination” DIPTEP includes 18 DIP days (54 whirling hours). Missing 12 DIP days (36 whirling hours) can be recovered through DIP workshops or retreats, with a 30% discount for certification requirements.   Location Agios Lavrentios (Pelion) — near Volos, Greece Accommodation Options (For The First & Third Modules) Participants are welcome to arrange their own accommodation. Agios Lavrentios offers a range of local guesthouses and Pelion-style stays. After securing your spot, we will share a curated list of recommended options within walking distance of the training venue.   Contact & Reservation   For contact, reservation, and guidance, please reach us via the official DIPTEP communication Page or the registration form linked in this document/announcement.   PAYMENT TERMS   The Core Data year consists of 3 modules, scheduled at different times, delivered in both in-person and online formats. To accommodate different financial situations, we offer multiple payment options: - Pay Per Module: Payment is made separately for each module before it begins. Suitable for those who prefer to pay in installments. One-Time Payment (Full Payment): A discounted fee for paying the entire year upfront. Ensures participation in all three modules without further transactions.   The program is limited to 30 participants. Early registration is recommended. One-third of the places are reserved for those needing financial support, artists, and students. Applicants for these supported places are invited to a short interview and asked to send a brief biography and a short statement via our official DIP channels. If you need guidance in your decision-making process, you can request an online consultation through the guidance link included in our communications.

DERVISH IN PROGRESS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM DIPTEP – Formation (Year 2)   “A DIP Instructor is a conscious driver—holding space, sensing shifts, and guiding transformation. FORMATION supports dedicated whirlers in becoming guides, able to lead others into the vast unknown and back to a deeper sense of self.”   Overview   The second year of the Dervish-in Progress Teacher Education Program (DIPTEP) is titled Formation.   While the first year, Core Data, focuses on foundational knowledge, bodily awareness, and mental-emotional alignment, Formation is the year of application, embodiment, and integration. It is designed to deepen the practitioner's mastery and expand awareness through whirling practice and its transformative language.   Graduates of Core Data are warmly encouraged to continue with this second year—not only for the possibility of becoming DIP instructors, but also to enter more deeply into the unseen dimensions revealed through spinning. Each headline of the Formation program opens a new portal into understanding the self, the unknown, and the transformative intelligence of movement.   Those who have not completed Core Data but already hold substantial experience in spinning and its transformative nature are also welcome to apply. To ensure readiness before September 2026, one-on-one online sessions are available to cover the theoretical content of Core Data. Further details can be requested via email at dervishinprogress@gmail.com or by WhatsApp at +43 660 5860 660.   Formation is open to all who feel called by the spinning path and are willing to deepen their journey.   Participation Prerequisites   • Completion of DIPTEP Core Data. • Ongoing engagement in some form of personal development or physical discipline since graduating from Core Data, such as dance, movement practice, therapy, meditation, martial arts, or somatic training.   For Experienced Whirlers Without Core Data Graduation   Whirlers who have not completed the first year, Core Data, but are deeply familiar with spinning practice and its transformative qualities may also be accepted into Formation. • A short biography and a brief statement of motivation must be submitted to dervishinprogress@gmail.com. • A short online interview will be arranged after the initial contact. • In order to prepare adequately, candidates without a Core Data Certificate must complete the Core Data theory through one-on-one online classes before September 2026. These private sessions are designed to provide the foundational understanding necessary to integrate the teachings of Formation and to become eligible for certification.   The Nine Vectors of Transformation   These foundational components guide the multidimensional architecture of the DIP Formation journey, bridging body, mind, and spirit. Graduates of Formation will be able to work with these vectors while designing and facilitating their own whirling courses and sessions. 1. THE SUBJECT → The Somatic Principle The living method of DIP, in which the body becomes a field of dialogue with natural forces—unlocking perception, embodiment, and inner data through gravitational and energetic interplay. 2. THE INSTRUCTOR → The Conscious Facilitator A calibrated presence who integrates theory and practice. Through empathic leadership, the facilitator becomes a resonant guide, activating transformation through structured insight and energetic clarity. 3. THE GROUP → The Collective Field A dynamic constellation of individuals forming a shared morphic field. The group becomes a social vessel for personal transformation, where resonance, mirroring, and co-regulation unfold through silence, structure, and shared experience. 4. THE SPACE → The Sacred Container A physical and energetic architecture in which movement becomes sacred. Spatial neutrality, harmony, and openness allow expanded states of awareness and ritualised embodiment to emerge. 5. THE TIME → The Temporal Flow Time understood as a non-linear dimension—structured yet fluid. Sessions are aligned with natural rhythms, allowing deep integration through intentional phases of initiation, expansion, and closure. 6. THE COMPLETERS → The Energetic Catalysts Functional and symbolic tools that support the continuity of experience. Props, garments, and technology act as enhancers—grounding the journey while expanding the sensory field. 7. THE MUSIC → The Sonic Architecture Organised sound as a carrier of emotion, rhythm, and memory. Music functions as a temporal bridge, guiding participants through shifts of frequency, atmosphere, and emotional landscape. 8. THE SESSION → The Transformational Arc A choreographed sequence of energetic phases—from activation to surrender, from intensity to stillness. The session becomes a journey through layers of self: embodied, symbolic, and spiritual. 9. THE CLOSURE → The Integrative Descent The descent into stillness, where insight crystallises. Closure grounds the invisible into the visible, anchoring transformation through rest, reflection, and reconnection.   Certification Requirements   Participants who wish to receive official certification as a DIP Instructor upon completing the Formation year must meet the following criteria:   • Completion of all three modules, totalling 18 DIP Days / 54 whirling hours. • Accumulation of an additional 12 DIP Days / 36 whirling hours through participation in other DIP workshops or retreats. A 30% discount will be offered to those collecting hours toward certification. • This brings the full certification requirement to 30 DIP Days / 90 whirling hours. • Successful completion of a Final Self-Assessment Examination, evaluating both personal integration and readiness to teach.   Structure of the Program     Location   Agios Lavrentios, Greece Click here to read more about the village.     Accommodation Options (for the First and Third Modules) Participants are welcome to arrange their own accommodation. We will advise participants on several accommodation options. If a group booking package becomes available, we expect to share this information in the coming period. As soon as there is an update, all approved applicants will be informed by email.   Payment Terms • Pay Per Module: Although participation in all three modules is required for certification, payments may be made separately before each module. • One-Time Full Payment: A discounted rate is available for those who choose to pay the entire program fee upfront.   Program Fees   The program is limited to 20 participants. Early registration is strongly recommended. One-third of the places are reserved for those in need of financial support, artists, and students. Applicants for these 6 places must complete an interview and apply via dervishinprogress@gmail.com with a short biography and a brief statement of motivation. For questions or support in your decision-making process, guidance is available through the designated online support link.     Payment and Registration   1. Fill in the Application Form: Start by completing the application form provided on our website. Please ensure that all required fields are filled in accurately. 2. Wait for Approval Email: Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an approval email confirming your acceptance and including an online payment link. 3. Make Your Payment: Use the payment link provided in the email to pay the €200 deposit securely by credit or debit card, or transfer the deposit directly to the bank account details provided. 4. Confirmation: After your payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your successful enrolment.   If you encounter any difficulties during the process, please feel free to contact us for assistance.   Production Managers   Eleni Voyiatzidou & Alexandros Seitaridis Fortunati Art & Tech Co.   We look forward to welcoming you to Agios Lavrentios.     Conclusion The Formation year supports the alchemy between inner potential and physical expression. It is intended for those who are ready to evolve through movement—not only as dancers or future teachers, but as curious human beings willing to witness what spinning can reveal.   “Fly to make them fly. Spin to make them see. Be the driver of your own invisible vastness.”   Registration Form Link  

1–7 September 2026 · Agios Lavrentios · Mt. Pelion · Greece “Dervish in Progress is about discovering a wider intelligence within motion.” Ziya Azazi   Dear friends, Life is fragile and temporary. Yet inside this fragile time, we can create spaces where the body remembers, the mind becomes clear, and the heart opens again. After the unforgettable experience we shared last September in Agios Lavrentios, we are happy to return to the same mountain village, again within the frame of Music Village Festival. From 1 to 7 September 2026, Dervish in Progress will offer another retreat for those who wish to deepen their whirling practice, their body awareness, and their inner listening. Some journeys take us far away. Others take us deeper inside ourselves. This retreat belongs to the second kind. Surrounded by the nature, silence, music, and humanity of Agios Lavrentios, we will turn, breathe, walk, rest, learn, and share. We will approach whirling not as an escape from life, but as a conscious practice of returning to our centre while life continues to move around us. Dervish in Progress is a contemporary approach to whirling developed by Ziya Azazi. It combines clear physical principles with a wider field of awareness, where body, breath, emotion, thought, and perception can meet. Through simple but precise exercises, participants are invited to experience whirling as an accessible, healthy, and transformative practice. The retreat is open to participants aged 16 and above. Previous experience in whirling is welcome, but not required. What matters most is curiosity, respect for the body, and the willingness to enter the process with openness. During the retreat, we will work with: • Morning walks and gentle outdoor practices in the village and nature • DIP-UP warm-ups to prepare the body, breath, and attention • Technical and theoretical lessons on the foundations of Dervish in Progress • Daily whirling sessions with progressive guidance • Body Architecture, axis, balance, suspension, breath, and economy of movement • Steering the Wheels and the Equation as core DIP principles • Sharing circles, feedback, and moments of collective reflection • Time for rest, integration, and personal exploration   Practical Information   Dates: 1–7 September 2026 Place: Agios Lavrentios, Mt. Pelion, Greece Context: Within Music Village Festival Participation fee: €200, accommodation not included Application: Apply through the Music Village Festival form, choosing the 4th Period and “Dervish In Progress”. Booking link: https://www.music-village.gr/en/application-form-en/ Payment: EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A.  · IBAN GR1502602320000560200616225  · SWIFT ERBKGRAA  · Account Holder: AR TRI   What to Bring • Comfortable clothes for movement • Clothes and shoes suitable for walking in nature • A notebook, if you wish to write or reflect • Any personal items that support your comfort and practice   This retreat is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to meet the moving centre within. It is a place for new memories, new deepening, and new transformations, held by the mountain, by music, by practice, and by the shared presence of the group. We look forward to gathering again in Agios Lavrentios, within Music Village Festival, for another week of whirling, breathing, learning, and becoming.   “Turn not to escape, but to listen better, breathe deeper, and return clearer.”  Ziya Azaz

“Tradition is not a place to stay. It is a place to begin. Whirling is not about repeating the past, but awakening the present.” — Ziya Azazi   For more than twenty-five years, Ziya Azazi has been exploring whirling as a contemporary practice for body, mind, and spirit. In Dervish in Progress, whirling is not approached as a religious ritual or a performance technique alone, but as a practical tool for developing awareness, balance, resilience, and presence in everyday life.   Whirling Beyond Myth invites participants to experience whirling beyond its historical and cultural image. Through movement, breathing, awareness exercises, improvisation, and contemporary whirling practice, participants gradually discover more efficient ways of moving, using less energy while expanding physical, emotional, and mental awareness.   “Science is self-questioning, and we can perform experiments and observations to test our ideas.” — Carl Sagan   This intensive weekend offers time to slow down, challenge personal limits, and reconnect with oneself. It combines scientific understanding of balance and perception with the artistic and transformative potential of movement, creating a space where participants can experience greater openness, clarity, and freedom.   The workshop welcomes both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Beginners should participate from Friday onwards, as the first evening establishes the essential foundations for the entire weekend. Participants who have previously attended Dervish in Progress workshops and already know the basic principles may join on Saturday and Sunday only.   “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there.” — Rumi   SCHEDULE   Friday, 18 September 2026   19:00–22:00 Saturday, 19 September 2026   12:00–18:00 Sunday, 20 September 2026   10:00–16:00   LOCATION   TQW Studios Tanzquartier Wien   FEES   Full Weekend (Fri–Sun): €290 (Beginners & experienced) Weekend Only (Sat–Sun): €240 (Experienced DIP participants only) DIP Family: €220 (10+ workshops • Fri–Sun or Sat–Sun) DIP Family – One Day: €150 (Advanced DIP Family only)   WORKSHOP LANGUAGE English (German if all participants prefer.)

“Whirling is not about losing balance, it is about finding your centre.” - Dervish in Progress     After two generous gatherings in Belgium - our first workshop in March and our second workshop in May - Dervish in Progress returns to Belgium with a more focused and intimate three-day masterclass. This new meeting is made possible through the careful support of Eva Zabarylo, founder and director of Compagnie Bougie, and Karlien Buysse, long-time member of the Whirling World, performer, teacher, and devoted participant in D.I.P.   The November masterclass is designed for participants who have already entered the basic language of Dervish in Progress: the Equation, Steering the Wheels, and Body Architecture. It is intended for those who wish to deepen their relationship with the world of whirling through more personal guidance, more refined practice, and a wider theoretical horizon.   In D.I.P., whirling is approached as an economical, accessible, and sustainable practice. It supports the body to move with less unnecessary effort, to breathe more fully than usual, and to mobilise body, mind, and heart through movement. Within this shared work, whirling becomes a space for meşk, love, awe, emotional opening, intellectual depth, and embodied transformation.   During these three days, we will draw from three related masterclass lines according to the needs and wishes of the group: Exploring the Skirts, Dervish Tango, and Performing D.I.P. These themes will not function as separate workshops, but as living resources that support each participant technically, physically, emotionally, artistically, and conceptually.   The aim is to understand the world of whirling more deeply, to transform more consciously within the whirl, and to connect the practice with a theory that can be carried into life. Instead of remaining trapped only within personal problems, we will explore how whirling may help us feel, think, and act through wider dimensions - temporal, spatial, vital, and epistemic.   Masterclass Directions • Exploring the Skirts - discovering the skirt as an extension of the body, an energetic field, and a partner in movement. • Dervish Tango - researching how two whirlers can meet, listen, attune, and transform together while whirling. • Performing D.I.P. - opening the performative dimension of whirling for those who wish to refine presence, timing, expression, and stage awareness. These directions will be shaped according to the structure of the group. The masterclass is a shared field of research where accumulated D.I.P. knowledge meets the real needs, questions, and wishes of the participants.   Masterclass Schedule Friday, 20 November 2026 - 19:00 - 22:00 Saturday, 21 November 2026 - 12:00 - 18:00 Sunday, 22 November 2026 - 10:00 - 16:00 Total: 15 hours of guided practice, personal support, theoretical deepening, and joyful sharing.   Who is this masterclass for? This masterclass is primarily for participants who already know the basic D.I.P. instructions and have received an introductory understanding of the Equation, Steering the Wheels, and Body Architecture. It is especially suitable for those who wish to deepen the practice after the March and May Belgium workshops, or after having experienced D.I.P. elsewhere.   Participants are invited to come with their curiosity, questions, and personal wishes. Some may want to understand the skirt more deeply. Some may wish to explore partner whirling and the relational field of Dervish Tango. Others may be drawn towards the performative layer of D.I.P. These three days will offer a careful frame in which such needs can be met with sensitivity and care.   As this work is a masterclass, it is not recommended as a first experience for complete beginners. If someone feels a strong interest but is unsure whether they have enough background, they may contact Karlien or Eva before registering.   Main Focus • To deepen the D.I.P. Equation and the practice of Steering the Wheels. • To refine Body Architecture for more economy, stability, breath, and mobility. • To develop a more sensitive relationship with skirt work, partner work, and performative presence. • To support each participant according to personal needs, artistic curiosity, or practical questions. • To connect the practice of whirling with a wider field of reflection on time, space, vitality, knowledge, and transformation.   The practice will move between physical clarity and philosophical reflection. We will work with the body in detail, while also asking how whirling can help us think beyond narrow personal cycles, create more space within the mind, and bring new responses to situations in life.   Fee Masterclass Fee: 330 EUR This fee reflects the more intensive and personalised nature of the three-day masterclass. In order to keep the work careful, detailed, and supportive, the number of participants will be thoughtfully limited.   Venue Compagnie Bougie Brusselsesteenweg 265 9090 Merelbeke-Melle, Belgium www.compagniebougie.be    Contact & Info Karlien Buysse - +32 479 35 21 65 | karlien@niya.be  Eva Zabarylo - +32 475 28 64 28 | eva@compagniebougie.be      “Whirl your body to move your heart and switch your mind.” - Dervish in Progress

“A call rises from the deepest layers of the body: the whirling begins. As we turn outwardly, we draw closer to our inner centre.”   Years Later, Back in the Same Circle Dervish in Progress (DIP) grew from more than 25 years of artistic and philosophical inquiry. Its practice of whirling has touched tens of thousands of people in over 50 countries. Now, years later, we return to the stillness of Kayaköy, Fethiye, with the joy of meeting in the same circle again.   This four-day retreat brings the DIP community and the world of yoga into one welcoming circle. Hosted by wellbeing specialist, yoga and breath teacher Elif İmrahor, it weaves DIP, breath awareness and Yin Yoga into one living experience of movement and stillness, whirling and centring, body and breath.   The Heart of the Retreat: Learning to Whirl At the heart of this retreat is a simple intention: everyone learns to whirl in a kind, attentive relationship with their own body. No experience in whirling, dance, yoga or meditation is needed. Together, we explore centre, axis, balance, direction, breath, gaze and weight transfer, step by step.   Core DIP principles are shared through clear guidance and direct practice. As you begin to sense your own pace, limits and direction, physical, emotional and mental responses become more visible. This is the liberating responsibility of becoming your own driver.   The Body’s Deeper Layers: Breath and Fascia As we whirl, we listen to the spine’s axis, the centre of gravity, the feet’s steady contact with the ground and the body’s response to gravity. The subtle relationship between the vestibular system, proprioception, visual focus and coordination becomes a lived experience.   In Yin Yoga, we stay in long, quiet postures without forcing the body; every level is welcome. Time slows, making room for patience, rest and surrender. Awareness deepens through fascia, the living connective tissue that surrounds and links muscles and organs. The aim is not simply to stretch, but to soften effort, hear the breath and meet the body more closely.   What We Will Explore Together   DIPasana - Silent Morning Walks Each morning, we step together into the quiet of nature. Pace, breath, surrounding sounds and the body’s smallest signals become clearer. Every step brings us closer to the world outside and to what is moving within.   DIP UP - Preparing the Body to Whirl DIP UP prepares the body to whirl through three connected fields: Awareness Exercises awaken bodily, spatial, emotional and mental awareness; Stretching Exercises create space through the myofascial chains and joints; Take Off Exercises support balance, coordination, weight transfer and a responsive relationship with gravity.   Foundations of Whirling Rather than copying a form, you discover how whirling arises through your own anatomy and rhythm. As the body turns, it seeks its centre; as it senses its axis, it settles into balance with greater trust.   Between Movement and Stillness In the slowness of Yin, we soften the mind’s hard edges; in the rhythm of whirling, we move toward surrender. We listen for silence within the flow and notice how body, emotion and thought tell one story together.   Tennure, Dervish Tango and Flock in Space With the tennure—the traditional Sufi whirling skirt—we feel how the circle of fabric connects the body’s axis to the surrounding space. In Dervish Tango, two people whirl together in silence, meeting intimacy, trust, boundaries and the impulses to lead or follow. This quiet encounter can reveal how we move in relationships and open a singular, mystical sense of closeness. In Flock in Space, individual axes join a shared current, revealing the expansion, belonging and power of a group moving as one body.   Extended DIP Whirling Sessions In extended DIP sessions, everything we have learned comes together in the body. Repetition opens into attention, movement into silence and continuous flow into meditative awareness. Each participant travels toward the centre in their own rhythm.   Evening Circle and Yin Yoga After dinner, we gather in a circle and share the traces the day has left in body and emotion. Elif İmrahor then guides Yin Yoga, breath and relaxation practices to balance muscle tone, settle the nervous system and prepare the body for a peaceful night.   Accommodation Options & Fees All occupancy options include accommodation, the retreat fee, and 3 meals a day. International participants can book directly via PayPal or Bank. Please choose the occupancy option that suits you:   - Single-occupancy bungalow: €600 - Two-person bungalow: €550 - Three-person bungalow: €500 - Four-person bungalow: €450   Event Details Date: 29 October–1 November 2026 (starts on 29th Oct at 4 pm, and ends on 1 Nov at 2 pm) Venue: Fethiye Yel Değirmenleri Ahşap Evleri - Yeldeğirmeni Bungalow Hotel Address: Kayaköy, Gemiler Caddesi No: 44, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye Full schedule: Shared with everyone in a WhatsApp group created shortly before the retreat.   Facilitators   Elif İmrahor | Wellbeing Specialist, Yoga and Breath Teacher Founder of Yoganda, Elif İmrahor works across yoga, breath and holistic wellbeing. Her training includes Svastha Yoga & Ayurveda, 500 RYT and HİS yoga coaching, with a special focus on Yin Yoga and traditional breathwork. A graduate of the Wellbeing Specialist program delivered by Istanbul Gedik University and Yükselen Çağ Wellbeing Academy, she invites people to listen to the body without force, awaken awareness through the fascial network and calm the nervous system through breath.   Ziya Azazi | Founder of Dervish in Progress, Dancer and Choreographer Ziya Azazi is a dancer, choreographer and teacher with more than 35 years in the performing arts and over 25 years devoted to whirling. He has performed in more than 50 countries and taught in over 35. As the founder of Dervish in Progress, he shares whirling not simply as performance but as a living field of physical, emotional and mental inquiry—one that brings people back to their own axis. Whirling is his world, and carrying it across cultures remains both an artistic calling and a human responsibility.   Toward Your Centre At this retreat, whirling is more than outward movement; it is a living journey toward the centre within. We invite you to Fethiye to trust the body’s intelligence, deepen through breath and hear the silence inside motion. You do not need experience—only curiosity, willingness and a first step.   “As we whirl outwardly, we centre within. When we hear our own axis, we find the courage to choose anew the direction of body, emotion and thought.”

ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS 27 to 29 November 2026 | HUIS Conny Janssen Danst, Rotterdam   “Whirling is not an escape from life, it is a way of returning to yourself, again and again.” - Dervish in Progress   Dervish in Progress Returns to the Netherlands   After a long pause, Dervish in Progress is warmly returning to the Netherlands with a new three-day whirling workshop in Rotterdam. For the first time, we will gather at HUIS Conny Janssen Danst, a spacious and inspiring dance house located in Fenix 1, one of Rotterdam’s vivid cultural places.   This workshop welcomes those who already know Dervish in Progress and those who are meeting it for the first time. Whether you come from traditional, contemporary, experimental or meditative whirling, every colour of practice is welcome. The intention is simple: to offer clear tools, sensitive guidance and a shared space where whirling can become more grounded, spacious and alive.   Dervish in Progress is a contemporary whirling practice developed by Ziya Azazi, internationally recognised artist, choreographer, performer and teacher. Through decades of performance and teaching around the world, Ziya has shaped whirling into both an artistic language and a practical method of awareness. His work connects physical technique with breath, balance, emotion, attention and the courage to stay present while moving through change.   At the heart of Dervish in Progress is the wish to support anyone who loves whirling, regardless of tradition, background or style. Many people whirl in their own way and sometimes feel they are missing certain tools, clarity or structure. This workshop serves that need by offering foundations, refinement and a deeper understanding of the body in rotation.   “Each workshop is a meeting point of body, emotion and mind, and of people who choose to grow together.” - Dervish in Progress   What We Will Explore   Across the three days, newcomers will receive step-by-step support, while experienced whirlers will have space to refresh, refine and deepen their practice.   We will work with posture, grounding, balance, breath, focus, acceleration and deceleration, skirt awareness, paired whirling approaches often referred to as Dervish Tango, and detailed questions about the fine mechanics of whirling.   Through this practice we discover the internal architecture of the whirling body: how the feet meet the floor, how the knees stay alive and responsive, how the spine rises, how breath opens space, and how the centre remains steady while the whole body moves. Technique becomes a doorway to presence, confidence and a more courageous way of engaging with life.   This Rotterdam gathering is not only a workshop. It is also a reunion, an invitation and a new beginning for everyone in the Netherlands who feels connected to whirling and to the wider Dervish in Progress community.   Workshop Schedule   • Friday, 27 November 2026 | 19:00 to 22:00 Foundations for newcomers and a space for experienced whirlers to refresh and reconnect with the essentials. • Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 12:00 to 18:00 Integration for newcomers and focused development for practitioners with experience. • Sunday, 29 November 2026 | 10:00 to 16:00 Deepening work for all participants with both foundational and advanced explorations. Total: 15 hours of guided practice, discovery and shared understanding.   Prices   • Full Rate: 290 € • Early Bird: 250 € (until 31st August) • Whirling Community: 250 € • Two Days: 220 € (beginners start on Friday) • One Day: 130 € (just for advanced whirlers) Beginners must start on Friday. Experienced whirlers may attend one or two days if they already know the fundamentals.   Venue   HUIS Conny Janssen Danst Fenix 1 Dolf Henkesplein 3 3072 LN Rotterdam The Netherlands www.connyjanssendanst.nl   Contact, Information & Booking   • Lakshmana lakshmana4000@gmail.com • WhatsApp +43 660 5860660   “Whirl your body to move your heart and switch your mind.” - Dervish in Progress

Dervish in Progress Weekend Workshop | 5-6 December 2026   “You don’t have to be young or experienced to turn. All it takes is curiosity - and a willingness to meet your own centre.”   Our July workshop in Innsbruck was a warm, vibrant and deeply rewarding weekend. People from many different backgrounds came together, opened themselves to the process, and discovered movement, stillness and personal transformation in their own unique way. That beautiful experience inspired us to announce our next gathering right away.   So we will meet again on 5 and 6 December - at the same venue, at the same times, and once again hosted by Helga. The weekend welcomes complete beginners and experienced turners alike. In the spirit of Dervish in Progress, we explore attention, breath, balance and clear, body-friendly technique, one step at a time. There is nothing to prove. This is a space to arrive, build trust and discover your own way into turning.   If you joined us before, we would love to welcome you back - and you are warmly invited to bring someone you trust. If this is your first time, you belong here too. The mix of newcomers and experienced participants is what makes the weekend so lively, encouraging and genuinely human. If you feel drawn to join us, reserve your place today.   Workshop Details   Date & Time   Saturday, 5 December 2026 | 11:00-17:00 Sunday, 6 December 2026 | 10:00-16:00 Open to beginners and experienced participants   Fees   Standard: EUR 250 Early bird: EUR 220 - (until 30 September 2026) DIP Family & DIPTEP: EUR 200 Two people together: EUR 390 - (one shared registration for two people)   Venue   USI Innsbruck Fürstenweg 185 6020 Innsbruck, Austria   Contact   Helga Jenewein Email: helga.Jenewein@icloud.com Phone: +43 699 12903687   Further Information dervishinprogress@gmail.com

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